Kendu Isaacs, Rev. Al Sharpton and Mary J. Blige at the FFAWN Luncheon celebrating an Afternoon of Inspiration at the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Steve Stoute talks about Mary J.Blige and her desire to give back to women through FFAWN.

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Carol Bebelle, of the Ash Cultural Arts Center, accepts her award.

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ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks, Dr. Denese Shervington of the Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies, and Chris Womack, Executive Vice President and President of External Affairs for the Southern Company.

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Cynthia Butler-McIntyre, National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., accepts her award at the FFAWN Luncheon.

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This is what change looks like at the FFAWN Luncheon at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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The lady of the hour, Mary J. Blige, continues to empower and celebrate women at her FFAWN Luncheon at EMF 2010.